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Rabies Deaths Surge: 21 Fatalities in Sindh This Year
21 Aug
Summary
- Rabies deaths in Sindh have reached 21 this year.
- A 24-year-old man died from rabies after a dog bite.
- An 11-year-old boy is hospitalized with suspected rabies.
The province of Sindh has recorded 21 deaths from rabies so far this year, with the latest fatality being a 24-year-old man who died at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). This rising death toll includes 13 cases at Indus Hospital Karachi, seven at JPMC, and one at Indus Hospital Badin.
The recent victim, Shehryar of Qayyumabad, succumbed to the disease after being bitten by a dog approximately two months earlier, but he did not receive post-exposure rabies vaccination. His symptoms included severe irritability, restlessness, agitation, and hydrophobia, consistent with rabies encephalitis, leading to his rapid deterioration and death.
Compounding concerns, an 11-year-old boy is currently under treatment at JPMC for suspected rabies encephalitis. His case is notable as his family asserts he completed the post-exposure prophylaxis course after an earlier dog bite. Hospitalized with fever, irritability, and difficulty eating, he is being evaluated by the neurology team.
Doctors are emphasizing the critical importance of seeking immediate medical attention following any dog bite or scratch, and completing the recommended post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent such tragic outcomes.
